Mahogony body. Posted by Luke on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 04:42. How about some additional details about your Surfcaster? : Did Charvel produce six digit serial number guitars? Original grey hard case mine is a te custom w/ 378561 Crime licence Floyd rose by jackson. I wished i would know which year for sure Thanks for contributing to this site and please keep in touch. The 20K spread sounds reasonable considering ALL of the guitars that were made in that period, but Ive never been able to track down how many of them were Surfcasters. Can you help. Sold it to a buddy to pay for a transmission in my car in 2000 for $600 with the intent on buying it back when I saved up the money. The only thing I dont like about it is the hardtail C has EXTREMELY SHARP edges; I honestly dont think its safe to play without my forearm being cut up by the end of the night. Not bad at all for 2013. thankyou very much ! Hi charvelsurfcaster https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10HW3iPrDNwR6At18jZiB551y7zLZeakI. (Most opinions leaned toward it being a stolen guitar, as that would be the most likely reason to modify the neckplate in such a way) Heres the thread: http://www.jcfonline.com/threads/116841-Hand-stamped-serial-on-an-import. These neck plates say "Charvel PO Box 245, San Dimas, Ca, 91773". Charvel Consumer Relations can also be contacted at consumerrelations@charvel.com for additional assistance. Go to http://www.fretsonthenet.com for the trem arm you need. Thanks in advance! The original Surfcasters have Charvel on the headstock and typically sell for more than the Jackson Surfcasters. It is totally stock with no alterations. I found this one here: Loving having something different from the norm. What else would you like to know for your serial number list? Ill add it somewhere appropriate here on the site. It seems very clean (almost too clean, not a nick on it) with an original case (Im told, didnt see it). Posted by Blake on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 22:33. Unfortunately there are a few people bootlegging this logo and selling the guitar's as REAL Charvel's so be careful. Its definitely factory. I have a Charvel Bass guitar, serial number located on the last blind fret reads "C001962" it has 3 Charvel by Jackson/Charvel pickups. After being successfully reintroduced briefly in 2002 (Limited run and 3853XX). The guitar looks like it had taken a bit of a beating over the years. Brass, No Markings. Im not aware of any additional information about dimensions or materials of construction other than what is included in this file. I wonder if anyone can help me I have recently bought a surfcaster from a second-hand shop. Hes asking $700. The space between the string and the fret at this area should be no more than .020". The original Surfcasters had serial numbers in the range 365XXX through 388XXX and these had colors such as black, red, orange, surf green, etc. I recently acquired a black 12 string Surfcaster with original case. How else can you find the history on a guitar? With the serial number you can probably call the company for an estimate on the date. any info would be great. I promise these guys are awesome. Question now is just: in which year do they move to India? If anyone knows how to identify the model and year using this information it would be greatly appreciated! This site has some basic info http://audiozone.dk/index-filer/charvel-japan-import-guitars.php#charvel_japan_1986-1991. Wow, thats unusual. The former had white Charvel logos and the latter had black logos. Which model Yamaha guitar is best for beginners? 1986 Japan made Charvel model 6 should also have kahler tremolo system with brass rollers, most likely one active humbucker (9volt battery installed from the back plate) and two single coil pick ups with jackson covers, three knobs and three toggle on/off switches, sharkfin style fret markers. bought from Fender and all neckplate cushions from this era has the Fender part number The serial number of an acoustic guitar may be on the back or on the label in the sound hole. At the time I bought this guitar I had never heard of the Surfcaster. We could try and find the oldest one out there with this thread, the challenge is set! available in its own extremely limited custom color that changed every three months or so. I inherited my brothers surfcaster which was bought in 1995 in a german music store. There are two raised points nipples for want of a better description which have not been smoothed down these actually push through the final surface varnish in front of the bridge and there is a really crude but tiny right angled cut hacked through the scratch plate next to one of the nipples. Serial Number :#003449. Hi, Ive just come into possession of this Jackson Surfcaster 12 string. I keep an off-line database of Surfcaster serial numbers and, given the serial number of your guitar, I would suggest that it was made earlier than 1996, probably 1991 or 1992. Someone finally posted one here in the US and I snagged it. Almost as if it was done to accommodate the mistake. Does it have 2 lipsticks or 1 lipstick and 1 humbucker pickup? No modifications. Charvel logo ("Made in Charvel logo color (black or white) Is the back of the body a mahogany color or is it the same color as the front? I love this guitar. Jap neck through models had the serial number after the last fret on the fretboard. Mine is currently up for sale to help pay a tax bill, sorry to say. www.usacharvels.com: Your resource for vintage San Posted by Harvey on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 19:30. charvel logo on back number plate thing it has a made in Japan sticker too I have lost the tremolo arm any idea where you can get it? ("Made in USA". Ill update my spreadsheet accordingly. My model is a CX391. I guess Im a heretic too. The fact that it looks cool was also a selling point. All Black Surf 12 String Box 2344, 76113! Some unscrupulous seller may try to pass off an india-made (or a Jackson Starz reissue) as a first-gen surfcaster, but these are usually pretty easy to spot if youve done your homework. 4. If you've ever seen an Original Floyd Rose trem you will quickly be able to tell this difference. Personal playing preference will dictate the ideal/exact measurement for each player depending on musical style, playing dynamics and other factors. Born on west coast soil, the USA DK24 is meticulously built by the Charvel team at the Custom Shop in Corona, California, so nothing about this high-performance axe is overlooked. If this is your first visit, be sure to , my favorite and main guitar. The serial # along the tuners is C60XXXX. So, the guitar im looking for seems to be produced after 95. case (Serial No. Hi, Black headstock on right handed guitar turns up and not down. Would love any info you have to offer. To make things more confusing, there appear to be 2 different Sunburst finishes: 1. As you can see the section comes apart and the "block" has a larger square shaped top. This example carries serial number 227735 - lacking any apparent . Don't know what the 4 X's are. Purchased for around $775.00 off eBay several years ago (2005?) Ill add it to the links tab right away. I own a black bass no. It will be making its debut at this years tribute show at Egans Ballard Jamhouse June 22, 2013. similar neck plate but used a 3 digit serial numbering system. SN#376078. I dont think the Indian Jacksons came with that, did they? Posted by Dave on Sat, 10/19/2002 - 21:44. Thanhks, Graham. Inconsistent action and obvious string buzz may be indications that a neck is out of adjustment. Thanks Otherwise, strings should be changed when they are no longer giving you the tone, brightness and response that you desire. it was made between 1990 and 1997/98. Hey, just a suggestion, but Id post James Rs last purchase price in your chart, as low as it was. The serial number could mean anywhere from 1996 to 1999, but Id be comfortable assuming this was a very early Jackson- probably put together from leftover Charvel parts after the brands collapse, (they were both made at Chushin Gakki factory) and then branded with the Jackson logo. Hi, my Charvel/Jackson has the backwards headstock with a single/humbucker config. Sounds like he got an incredible bargain, but thats the point: Everyone has this impression that original Surfcasters are super expensive, but the truth is, most of the prices on eBay are super inflated (they rarely sell) and from the looks of this chart, some people are paying a LOT for their Surfcasters. I folks, Im a newbie here and have just bought my first Surfcaster as seen here: James, if the back of the body of your Surfcaster has a mahogany finish and it has 2 lipstick pickups, this was known as an orange figured-top model. used. Its a Surfcaster Std with the chrome tail piece with the C cutout. Scott email some pictures per the above email by Graham, just cause we like looking at these guitars. For a while, we thought that the 3rd number in was the last digit of the year it was produced (making yours an '86, which makes sense, since that was in the middle of the period when this type of bass was . We capture the nuances in color, finish, and woodgrain in stunning hi-res clarity. It is blonde, with grey pearlod pickguard. CA 91773) in raised lettering. Promoted to a Master Builder in 2018, Joe Williams first came to Charvel/Jackson in 2005 from a vintage guitar shop, where he repaired and set up used guitars. What happened next is still to come. More information about formatting options, Contact | Contents | Privacy Policy | Forum. To help you identify your Jackson / Charvel, use the following information: If you have a San Dimas California or Ontario California neckplate and, or have a "MADE IN USA" logo on the headstock, you have a USA MADE guitar. Overall condition is pretty good no scratches or dents aside from two small indentations in the back of the neck. plate similar to the original San Dimas era plates (chrome over black as opposed to gold No modifications. Lets see if this link code works: Yes, silversurfer is exactly right. Under Charvel motif on the headstock it has made in USA . These guitars were released on July 15, 2008 with a MSRP of $999 (price included a Charvel The plates were shared among all the various bolt on models (Model 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.). I have a Surfcaster that I would like to add to your table of serial numbers and post a photo or two. I will come up soon with details of mine. Available in both 6-and-7-string variants, Vivaldis Nova offers it all spectacular style, enhanced engineering for brazen playing finesse and rich tone that erupts with versatility. designation. Otherwise Davids surf looks stock and authentic though, exactly like mine. Avoid the use of window cleaning and ammonia-based products as they will dry the fingerboard dramatically and it will shrink and/or crack, causing the frets to raise up and become unlevel and unplayable. Surfcasters with humbuckers at the bridge didnt come along until later. screw holes. On an electric guitar, youll typically find the serial number on the back of the guitar body or headstock. anybody willing to post some pics from inside the pickguard? Don, if youre reading this, thank you- and let me know if youd like any help maintaining/updating etc. Featuring custom pickups, compound-radius maple neck and striking mirror pickguard, the first-ever Charvel signature bass is made for the Anthrax bassist's kinetic stage presence and hard-hitting playing style. I can't seem to identify mine. I assumed that it was rush made on a Friday evening, just before the workers left for the weekend. Box 245 San Dimas, CA bought it for $300. 3. to have been only used in early 1981. I re-ordered the strings on my star-glo 12 to the Ricky style! This style of neck plate is found on pre-serialized (prepro) It is a 7 digit serial. I have a Charvel seafoam green surfcaster with the serial number 375332 made in Japan. Jackson Custom Shop Bolt On If for some reason you cant email pictures, please let us know 4 things: 1. I picked up a red/orange burst Surfcaster for myself as a birthday present a couple years ago. In Im aware of only one other Surfcaster having a metallic-violet body like yours. Just let me know: John at theElemental dot com. Lorenzo. Here we see the 1979-80 pre-production "butcher block" strat followed by a very r. No, it had the Charvel logo on the head stock. brass neck plates and appear. plates were bolted directly to the guitar body (no cushion). As metal reigned throughout the 1980s, a Charvel became the ax of choice amongst numerous superstar virtuosos. The neck plate on mine is plain with a rolled number in the 90xxxx range. 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